Helicopter shooting 5 January 1966

English, Carver Joseph Jr.
Army Specialist 5

Carver Joseph Jr. English, age 28, from Jefferson County Kenner, Louisiana .

Parents: Carver J. English Sr.
Spouse: Sherry Ann (Johnston)
Children: Nadley Jane

Service era: Vietnam
Schools: Poydras High (1957)
Military history: 1st Calvary Airmobile Division

Date of death: Wednesday, January 5, 1966
Death details: Killed while hit in a helicopter in Vietnam
Cemetery: Fort Donelson National

Source: National Archives, grave marker, Pointe Coupee Banner

Gajan, Alton Louis
Army Chief warrant officer

Alton Louis Gajan, age 37, from Madison County Brookfield, New York .

Parents: Preston M. and Thelma Lunsford Gajan
Children: Debroah, Leslie, Sharon Gajan

Service era: Vietnam

Date of death: Wednesday, January 5, 1966
Death details: Killed while hit in a helicopter in Vietnam
Cemetery: Fort Benning

Source: National Archives, Pointe Coupee Banner, Columbus Ledger (1966)

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